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Travel buddies in Vietnam
Almost everyone travels Vietnam in a straight line, north to south or south to north, which makes it one of the easiest countries to find people on the same route.
Who is going to Vietnam
Going to Vietnam? Add your trip.
Post where you are going and when, and you will be told when somebody lines up with you. Anyone searching Vietnam will find you here.
How people pair up in Vietnam
The route runs between Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, with stops like Ha Long Bay, Ninh Binh, Hue, Hoi An and Da Lat. People team up for sleeper buses and trains, Ha Long Bay boat trips, and the Ha Giang loop in the far north, which many travelers ride with a local driver as part of a group. In Hoi An, people share bikes out to the beach and tailor visits.
When people go
The weather varies a lot from north to south, so there is usually a good region at any time. The central coast around Hoi An and Hue gets heavy rain in autumn and can flood around October and November. Tết, the Lunar New Year in late January or February, is a big celebration but many businesses close for several days.
Where travelers meet
Hostels on the main route are very social, and so are street food spots and night markets. In Hoi An, the old town on a lantern evening is an easy public place to meet.
Getting a good match
- Post your direction and your rough dates in each stop. Same route travelers find you that way.
- Doing the Ha Giang loop? Say when you plan to start.
- Check if your dates overlap Tết, because many places close.
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Vietnam cities on RuinMyTrip
- Ho Chi Minh City Nobody posted yet Travelers in Ho Chi Minh City
- Hoi An Nobody posted yet Travelers in Hoi An
Questions people ask
How do I find a travel buddy for Vietnam?
Post your trip with your route and dates. Travelers going the same way at the same time can see it and send a request.
Is Vietnam easy for solo travelers?
Yes. The north to south route is busy with independent travelers, and hostels and tours make it easy to meet people.
When is Tết in Vietnam?
Tết is the Lunar New Year, in late January or February depending on the year. Many shops and restaurants close for several days.
Going to Vietnam?
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